I would if I solely think like a hard money lender and focus on the upcoming project as collateral and see the potential with that one.

Am I SOL?

However, I would pick 4,5, maybe 6 methods to rigorously test for 6 months to isolate the critical few that generate the most deals.

Bottom line, I'd prefer to keep him if this is indeed an isolated incident, but I need my rent money.Other notes: He is still answering my calls, so he's not avoiding me as of yet.

That each individual is an isolated being born into the universe, barred from knowing "why", yet compelled to invent meaning.My second biggest fear is Jell-O.After that, I worry most, like @Brad E. , that I make a mistake so big that it hinders my ability to move forward at the pace I desire toward my REI goals.Bob

You will find an hour by hour usage report which will help you to isolate when the water department claims the usage was made and how much. 

I have a feeling he is not an isolated incedent.

The building will be looked at in isolation and you'll be adding your personal guarantee as additional security.

I went with LLPs because my wife and I are Canadian residents, because we wanted the lowest taxes and because we wanted liability isolation.

Or should I solely focus on off the market properties in this environment?